How many times have we heard the skeptics tell us Nicole is going to cable because her career is dead? BAHAHAHAHA!
HBO is building an 'Empire'
Other key dates: The third season of Gabriel Byrne-starrer "In Treatment" will return in October; five-part miniseries "Mildred Pierce," starring Kate Winslet and Guy Pearce, will debut in March; comedy "Enlightened," with Laura Dern, will begin in January; telepic "The Sunset Limited," starring Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson, will debut in February; and telepic "Hemingway and Gellhorn," with Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen, will begin filming in February for a 2012 debut.
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And in honor of the skeptics' love for Twitter, STS has now fixed its blog feed. So if you follow us you should now get one concise tweet for each new blog instead of multiple notifications.
Keith and Nicole? They may use the internet to promote their work and charitable endeavors, but they don't need it for their relationship. They actually communicate!
This funny clip from the 44th ACM's was just posted yesterday and how appropriate for the occasion!
August 10, 2010
Keith Urban And Nicole Kidman Updates 08/10/10
July 8, 2010
July 6, 2010
Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman Updates 07/06/10
Keith Urban was a guest this July 4th on Rise Up Country, a syndicated inspirational program that features country artists and country music. If you'll recall Keith gave a great interview with John Ritter last year. Unfortunately audio or a podcast of this new show is currently unavailable. But lucky for us an STS reader did catch the show. It's just a matter of them getting the audio to us in a digital format....we're dealing with an old-school KU Fred Flinstone cassette tape here! So bear with us, as soon as STS gets the interview we will be posting it!
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We've got filming dates for Nicole's film with Nicolas Cage, Trespass!
What's Filming In Louisiana
The independent feature film Trespass starring Nicolas Cage and Nicole Kidman will shoot from August 16th to October 8th in Shreveport.
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Urban steps up in Dauphin after Brooks and Dunn cancel
DAUPHIN -- Thank God for Keith Urban.
That was the sentiment at Dauphin's Countryfest Friday night, where the temperature soared, the clothing was sparse, the cowboy hats were plentiful, and the music was great.
When Brooks & Dunn, who were originally scheduled as Friday night's headliner, pulled out of the festival because of a band member's illness, organizers were at risk of ending up with a lot of upset country fans.
But they pulled out a big save, booking superstar New Zealand singer/guitar player Urban as the replacement. Click on "Read More" below for the rest of the review.
Linda Hamilton of Dauphin was looking forward to seeing Brooks & Dunn, but had a big smile on her face as her and her husband donned their Keith Urban T-shirts in the grandstands.
"I was disappointed when the two of them cancelled. I'd never seen them before. But when they said Keith was coming -- that was a pretty good buffer," the 57-year-old said.
Trudy Steiner of Dauphin agreed that they couldn't have found a better replacement, as rumors swirled that his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, accompanied him to the festival.
"I think it'd be nice if he brought her on stage. That would be a treat for everyone," said Steiner.
Stephanie Allen of Winnipeg was thrilled with the switch in performers.
"Keith is my favourite artist ever. I come to Countryfest every year, but I was thinking about selling my pass. But then I found out Keith was coming, and it was the best summer gift," the 21-year-old said.
Countryfest president Eric Irwin said Urban, who performed at the festival in 2005, deserves a lot of credit for stepping in.
"He had some time off, which I'm sure he has little of, but he changed his plans for us."
Irwin says the festival has been running smoothly, except for a few weather glitches, including high winds and 35 cm of rain overnight Thursday.
"We had to cut off Aaron Pritchett's performance half way through because the wind was so gusty. But we got him going again fifteen minutes later," said Irwin.
Terri Clark, the evening's last performer, just got her last song in before the rain.
Irwin says this year's Thursday night crowd might have been the biggest ever. But the big group has been fairly well behaved so far.
RCMP received three calls from the site Thursday night -- one hit and run and two disturbance calls. Three people were taken to the drunk tank.
Dauphin RCMP Const. Robert Tuff says he believes the number of calls received so far are down from last year, though no official comparison has been done.
Since the festival began, police have issued 58 speeding tickets, seven tickets for failure to wear a seat belt and seven tickets for other traffic offenses. Five people were charged under the Liquor Control Act.
Miranda Lambert performs tonight on the main stage. The four day festival ends Sunday night with Kelly Pickler and Blake Shelton performing.
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Greality: Surprise! Kidman had a salad
With country singer Keith Urban coming to Greeley for the Stampede, the town was buzzing over whether his famous wife would come along.
Though Urban apparently kept a low profile in town, he and actress Nicole Kidman were spotted at The Tavern at St. Michaels Square. Urban, his wife and a friend enjoyed lunch Saturday at The Tavern.
(Photo) The Tavern owners Brian Hill, left, and Brett Hill pose with country music superstar Keith Urban and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, during their visit to The Tavern.
“They were riding their motorcycles around and saw The Tavern and decided to stop by,” Tavern owner Brian Hill said.
“Urban, Kidman and their friend watched the U.S. soccer team play in the World Cup as they ate.
“‘They were very friendly and they asked about the restaurant: when it had opened and when other restaurants in the area would be opening,” Hill said.
“The group stayed about 45 minutes. Urban ate a chicken, avocado and bacon sandwich; Kidman and their friend ate salads.
“Before leaving, Urban and his wife signed autographs and took a few pictures.
“‘They were very pleasant people to talk to,” Hill said of Urban and Kidman. “We went to his show that night and it was a great show.”
Want a laugh?
Jakra777 / Oh " so" Leery: Have you caught the one where she finally dubbed herself into a photo with Urban and a couple guys. Funny, she was in her generic wear at the end of the lineup. Usually when she is having a photo taken with a group of men shes right in the middle. Instead shes stuck on the end. hmmmmmmm LOL
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We reported earlier that Nicole was possibly in Monte Carlo for Monte Carlo. Unfortunately that tweet was misinformed as Nicole and Keith were together on the road and then spotted in Green Hills at their usual movie theater. Perhaps the person saw it was the shoot and thought Nicole was still starring, just as some thought she was doing Bel Ami after filming had commenced.
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Keith is on the cover of the current issue of Country Weekly. 
It's amazing what a career on death's door can be like with an alleged waning fan club, award-winning music that's allegedly noise, and an alleged hated spouse within the industry!
Here's skeptic nomorefan's favorite....The Joker, with Keith, Brian and Jerry. Enjoy!
June 23, 2010
Keith Urban To Step In For
Brooks & Dunn At Countryfest 2010
Keith Urban Steps-Up to Fill Brooks & Dunn CountryFest Slot
Posted by TawnyTucker on June 23rd, 2010
Brooks & Dunn are having to cancel and reschedule some shows do to Ronnie’s throat issues. However, any fairs and festivals that Brooks & Dunn were do to play are outta luck. Well, my favorite crooner, Keith Urban has stepped-up to fill the duo’s time-slot at CountryFest on July 2nd.
“We are very pleased that Keith was able to put this together for us and look forward to his incredible performance,” organizers said in a statement.
The festival runs July 1st-4th. Click HERE for more information.
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From the Countryfest website...
Countryfest Announces Keith Urban to Replace Brooks & Dunn
POSTED June 23, 2010
Dauphin's Countryfest was informed late last evening that due to the illness of Ronnie Dunn, doctors have placed him on 3 weeks rest starting immediately, therefore, forcing Brooks & Dunn to postpone and/or reschedule many shows, including the Dauphin's Countryfest Friday, July 2nd performance.
Dauphin's Countryfest is very pleased to announce that Country Superstar, Keith Urban, has agreed on short notice to help out Dauphin's Countryfest and bring his show in for us.
We are very pleased that Keith was able to put this together for us and look forward to his incredible performance.
May 20, 2010
May 19, 2010
Your Midweek Mixed Bag Of Treats
Nicole and Keith greet fans outside GAC's
Nashville Flood Relief Telethon
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Keith Urban will be a guest on the following shows this week
May 20 - Thursday - Cody Alan's CMT Radio Live. Check link for local airtime.
May 22 & 23 - Saturday/Sunday - Crook & Chase Countdown. Check link for local airtime.
And don't forget the Brooks and Dunn ACM tribute will air this Sunday on CBS, 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT
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Nicole is the cover girl for this month's Australian InStyle. Although the photo shoot is not new, the interview is. Excerpt below.
Nicole Kidman: breaking new ground
RECENTLY, NICOLE KIDMAN—OSCAR WINNER, COMPANION OF THE ORDER of Australia, and now Women of Style award winner—had another, even more unexpected win. She cooked a goat's cheese soufflé, and it rose. "I was shocked!" she says. "I left an ingredient out and had a back-up plan, but I did actually serve the soufflé." By her own admission, Kidman's cooking skills are a work in progress. "I gotta tell ya, I need somebody to come in [and help me]... I am not a good cook. But I love to be around people who can cook really well. Becca, [Rebecca Rigg, wife of The Mentalist star, Simon Baker], is a magnificent cook. Keith and I are always like, 'Oh, they invited us over–great!'" she laughs.
Staying in the Bakers' good books must be high on Kidman and musician-husband Keith Urban's agenda, then. And the kitschy duet they performed in honour of Baker at this year's G'Day USA gala was likely a stealth move to that end. "Our first collaboration and possibly our last!" jokes Kidman of the double act that surely secured the couple a lifetime of invites to chez Baker. But when the lyrical homage, set to the tune of Men at Work's "Down Under", made nightly news, the public got a little something out of the deal too—a glimpse of a different Nicole Kidman. This Nicole Kidman spends her days in Nashville, reading, writing, taking daughter Sunday Rose to her baby group, listening to music and, when her husband gets home for the day, tinkering with Men at Work classics. For those who were surprised by the candid video footage, don't be. "That's me!" Kidman laughs. "That's very much me. Keith was like, 'That was us in our living room.' I think he just brings that out in me. My capacity for joy is very available. I suppose I haven't had the roles to show it, but that's me."
Throughout her conversation with InStyle, which takes place shortly before Kidman and Urban fly into Sydney to celebrate her mother Janelle's 70th birthday, the actress reveals the many layers of who she is today. Forty-three this month, she is a reformed daredevil who now gets her adrenaline hits through charitable work and complex film roles. A first-time mother at 25, and again at 41, she's a parent bridging the gap between teens and a toddler. Naturally impulsive, she's a daughter who still gets encouraged to dwell on things a little. And, while on top of the world now, she's a survivor of some heart-breaking challenges.
She's also a woman who owns too many handbags. "And I never use them!" she laughs, when we move to the topic of her style predilections. "I can't be bothered moving all the stuff from one bag to another." Despite upping the ante at the Oscars in 1997, when she wore that chartreuse confection by John Galliano for Dior, comfort and ease have become her mantras. "I used to be willing to wear something uncomfortable, now I'm not willing to," she says, adding, "I still love [fashion] artistically." She's has a vast collection of pieces, for which she has generous ideas: she and costume designer Catherine Martin have discussed forming an archive of costumes and gowns for exhibition in an Australian museum. "I mean, Sunday Rose is 18 months old, so she's not going to be interested for a long time," she says smiling. "And Bella's [Isabella, her 17-year-old daughter with Tom Cruise] not that interested in fashion. It would be good to set up something in Australia."
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A new interview with actor and Rabbit Hole costar Giancarlo Esposito has just come out. In the excerpt below, Esposito talks about the film.
You have a big film release coming up, Rabbit Hole.
That’s correct! I really love this director, John Cameron Mitchell—he did Hedwig and the Angry Inch. We really connected because I had made Gospel Hill, a film that I directed, produced and co-wrote. Though this film has huge stars, I worked with Samuel Jackson, Angela Bassett and Danny Glover—and both John and I had little money. But he assembled a wonderful cast, and it’s really an intense story.
It has to do with a couple who have lost a child, right?
Correct. It’s a hard sell—I mean, I have four children, do I ever want to think about losing one of them? Of course not. This film raises the question, “What do people want to see?”
It certainly was a very successful play, a Pulitzer winner. How did the process of transferring it to film work?
I believe you can do that successfully if you have a very, very good writer. Some plays transfer beautifully because they have such drama and immediacy. But you have to make them visual, and that’s the difficult part.
Tell me about your character.
I play Auggie—the husband of Nicole Kidman’s sister—who’s a very eccentric musician. It’s interesting for me to explore an interracial relationship in film, because it’s still a bit taboo in many cultures. So I enjoyed Auggie, who’s a very lovely, lighthearted cat who makes no money playing jazz. Nicole just discounts me and thinks her sister is never going to be happy with this guy, because he can’t support her financially. But Auggie supports her on a spiritual level and loves her. So there’s a trade-off: How do we find happiness and contentment? Is it through money or through love and a great partnership?
Do you know when it’s coming out?
I don’t want to speak out of school, but I think it’s coming out this summer.
Conneticut Magazine
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Tim McGraw is going on tour in Australia. Here's a small interview he gave where he mentions Keith and Nicole.
Country star McGraw heads Down Under
Country music superstar Tim McGraw is looking forward to his first ever tour of Australia after being given a glowing lowdown by friends Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.
The American singer and his band the Dancehall Doctors will bring their Southern Voice Tour to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney for shows in September.
And who better to tell him all about the lie of the land than the star of Baz Luhrmann's epic adventure movie Australia.
'My good friend Keith and his wife Nicole had breakfast with my wife and I the other day and they were telling me how wonderful Australia was,' he said in a recent interview.
'And I've heard great things for many years. I know y'all are great country music fans down there and that you guys have always been very supportive of my music. I'm really looking forward to it.'
Big Pond News
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Click HERE to listen to Keith talk about daughter Sunday's love of cooking in the kitchen!
April 21, 2010
Keith Urban: Friend And Performer
It's been revealed Keith Urban will be one of the performers at this year's CMT Awards on June 9. For more information click HERE.
The Brooks and Dunn Tribute special has been taped and Keith Urban as friend and past tourmate of course performed. He chose "Brand New Man", a fan favorite on the road, and his performance we hear is, as usual, top notch. We can't wait to see the boys honored. In the meantime here's some fantastic pictures to tide us over.
And finally, for you Canadian fans, Keith will be playing the Bluesfest in Ottawa. The date, July 17th, has been added to his Summer Lovin' concert tour. For more information click HERE.
